desert rage
by sasha scarlett The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus
(PSGMC) plan to take you on a foot-stomp- ing, finger-snapping exploration of the tempo that fills our lives with its production ofFascinatin’ RhythmSaturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17. The musical extravaganza includes conga and maracas from Latin America; Native American Taos drums and shakers, Japanese Taiko drums, African log drums and gourd shakers, with snare and bucket drums from the American culture. These guys are talented, so drop those White Party speedos, put on your big boy pants and support
them.For tickets and more information, go to
psgmc.com. Country music rolls into the Desert from
“IT’S GETTIN’ HOT IN HERE...” April in the desert: It really is the gayest month of the year, with amazing heritage events that literally draw thousands to the Coachella Valley.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PALM SPRINGS THIS MONTH: The Dinah, is the largest lesbian event in the world and will run from
through Sunday, April 3. The exclusive, all girl party features amazing acts like Grammy nominee, Elle King “Ex’s and Oh’s,” Hunter Valentine, Angel Haze, Madison Page, DJs Samantha Ronson and Taryn Manning as well as the fabulous Lea Delaria (Orange is the New Black). For tickets and more information, go to
thedinah.com. For the younger lesbians, check outKrave: Spring Breakrunning through
Sunday, April 3 at The Hard Rock Hotel. A little competition for the ladies at The Dinah, with lots of young, gorgeous lesbians! Thrive Entertainment knows how to put on a show: Siya fromSisterhood of Hip Hop, Grammy nominee Kehlani and Gail Kreesha Turner! For tickets and more information, go to
kravespringbreak.com. Jeffrey Sanker’s legendaryWhite Party Palm Springfollows fromFriday,
April 8, 2016 through Monday, April 11 and promises to be a return to Mecca for more than 30,000 gay hotties. This is a re-imagined, new event and is the one time we can all wear white without blushing. Highlights include international DJs, celebrity performances, pool parties, a Ferris Wheel, fireworks and... oh yeah... 30,000 near-naked men dancing their asses off. For tickets and more information, go to
jeffreysanker.com. The Desert turns it up even more after White Party, when a little music
festival rolls into town calledCoachella,Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 24. Headliners include: Guns N’Roses (I predict a meltdown mess that will be impossible to turn your eyes from), Sia (she that never shows her face), Mavis Staples, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding and DJ John Digweed. For tickets and more information, go to
coachella.com. I suggest getting a group of friends together and staying at Vacation
Palm Springs, the largest condo and private home vacation, home rental company in the
Valley...They are a huge LGBTQ supporter. Check them out at,
vacationpalmsprings.com.
Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 asStagecoach, Coachella Valley’s country music festival, rolls on into town. This mega music Festival features headliners such as: Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Bryan and the Band Perry. My fave is Cody Jinks, because that boy is blazin’ hot! For tickets and more information, go to
stagecoachfestival.com. AIDS Assistance Program’s biggest
fundraiser isEvening Under the Stars and this year onSaturday, April 30, marks their 23rd annual event. The exclusive evening features the world-famous Village People and includes an extended cocktail hour, delicious dinner, multiple awards, fireworks and more. Known for their high-energy shows and mega-hits like “YMCA” “Macho Man,” “Go West” and “In the Navy,” The Village People have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and recently received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This event sells out, so get your tickets early at
aidsassistance.org. I’m delighted to bring the most
action-packed April you’ve ever seen! Palm Springs is warm and lovely with cool evenings and the sexiest people in Southern California which, of course, is why I am here to welcome you.
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Happy April! XOXO Sasha Scarlett
36 RAGE monthly | APRIL 2016
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